Catchy melodies of pop for anniversary show
GREENFIELD, MA- Trailer Park is a 10-legged rock ‘n’ roll machine that has been traveling the highways of New England with a carload of saxophones since 1994. This Saturday, November 23, the band will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a special commemorative show at Hawks and Reed.
The music is a tribute to the horn-driven R&B bands of 1950s New Orleans, the catchy melodies of timeless pop, and the you-better-shake-it vibe of Latin music. Trailer Park plays original, sax-soaked rock ‘n’ roll. It’s often been called “barbecue music.”
Band members include James Robinson on guitar, Tom Mahnken on bass, Greg Lauzon and Rick Page on tenor saxes, and Joe Fitzpatrick on drums. They all sing and contribute to the songwriting. The band is based in Northampton.
In the quarter-century of making music, the band has played “barbecue music” at well over 1,500 shows: sleazy bars, nice clubs, weddings, bar mitzvahs, county fairs, festivals, pig roasts, to name a few venues. They’ve had the good fortune to open for some great acts like NRBQ, Rat Dog, WAR, Little Feat, and Los Lobos, and even played two shows as Bo Diddley’s backing band.
Put on comfortable clothes and dance the night away this Saturday at Hawks and Reed. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Location is 289 Main Street, tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of show. Visit hawksandreed.com for tickets or more information.
